Media releases

2024

Consultation on franchising code

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to a fair playing field in franchising and is taking action to improve conduct and standards in the sector.

Albanese Labor Government supporting small businesses’ cyber resilience

IDCARE has been announced by the Albanese Government today as the successful provider for a new $11.1 million Small Business Cyber Resilience Service.

Albanese Government extends the small business responsible lending obligations exemption

The Albanese Government is supporting small businesses to access credit when they need it.

Albanese Government announces National Tax Clinic program expansion

Australians will have greater access to free and simple tax advice thanks to the Albanese Labor Government, with the expansion of the National Tax Clinic program.

Commencement of the Albanese Labor Government’s Payment Times reforms and data dashboards

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to improve payment times for small businesses with new reforms commencing this week.

Simpler tax administration for Australia’s small businesses

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to reduce paperwork and streamline tax processes for small businesses with new legislation introduced today.

New report shows Albanese Government improving payment times to small businesses

A new report released today shows payment times to small businesses are continuing to improve, with the Albanese Labor Government’s recently legislated reforms providing tools that will deliver eve

Ministerial arrangements

I welcome the great honour to serve as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the Albanese Labor Government and thank the Prime Minister for this new challenge.